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58 Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn. Ph: 9736 2219 Fax: 9736 1443
Email: [email protected]
No.22. 24th July 2017
Dear Parents, Welcome to Winter! Our students and teachers coped very well with the repeated ‘wet day time tables’ towards the end of last week. It amazes me how the ‘down pours’ often time themselves beautifully with the end of the day. When the weather is extreme I would ask that we all take just a little extra care driving through the roundabout, constantly remaining on high alert for any children who unexpectedly appear. I know that there has been discussion for some time around the limited verandah space which provides shelter at pickup times. Together with the P & F we are looking at extending the shelter provided by the verandah. The proposed pergola type structure would come off the building along the left side (the side entrance to the admin block), increasing the shelter greatly. We really value the range of ideas and types of involvement that come from the parent body, as a result I would like to invite you all to attend one of the St. Mary’s Parent Community Assistance Discussions that we will be hosting on Wednesday August 9th. These discussions will be a chance to highlight and plan for improvements, build family connections and assist voluntary initiatives throughout the school. We will be aiming for action spread across several members of the parent community, rather than always loading up the same parents. I promise there will be no obligation; just come along with ideas and an open mind as you may be able to offer valuable assistance in a manner that hasn’t been presented before. St Mary’s Parent Community Assistance Discussions: Date: Wednesday August 9th. Times: 2:30pm & 7:30pm Where: Hall **Toddlers and babies welcome
Huge congratulations to the St Mary’s Netball Team who represented us so well in their zone match against St Peter Julian. Even though the girls weren’t victorious, their effort, sportsmanship, enthusiasm (and matching braids!) made us very proud! Thank you also to Mrs Primavera for her wonderful coaching and to Mrs Henri for umpiring. This Friday there will be a Chess demonstration for the year 3-6 students run by Kids Unlimited. The purpose of the visit is to introduce the idea of a Chess Club at school and see if this might be something that we can offer the students on a regular basis. Any interested parents are also welcome to join us in the hall at 11:30am. Flyers have gone home today, but I do stress that no decisions have been made as yet; we are still in the investigation stage.
Just a reminder also that we have School Closure Day Thursday 3rd August. This day will be spent focusing on whole school improvement in the teaching of Maths.
My prayers and best wishes for a lovely week.
Congratulations to our Students of the Week for last week: Prep B: Samuel M Prep R: Savannah W 1/2F: Estella S 1/2H: Beau M 1/2P: Evie McS 1/2R: Jasper M 3/4R: 3/4F: Patrick V. 3/4G: Mia C 3/4C: Jonathan D 5/6B: Bella P 5/6F: Kathleen R 5/6P: Rory B 5/6C: Charlie B
Presence of God
In the silence of my innermost being,
in the fragments of my yearned-for wholeness, can I hear the whispers of God's presence? Can I remember when I felt God's nearness?
When we walked together and I let myself be embraced by God's love.
WHATS COMING UP
Upcoming Information School Assembly every Friday at 8.45am - ALL WELCOME School Closure Day Thursday 3rd August Parent Teacher Interviews: September 14th School Production; Weds Sept 20th & Thurs Sept 21st (12 noon & 6 pm) FRIDAY 22nd September– LAST DAY FOR TERM 3, 2.30PM FINISH School Resumes for Term 4 on Monday 9th October at 8.45am
WINTER UNIFORM required to be worn TERM 2 & 3
Change of date: Confirmation will now take place on Friday November 10th at 6:00pm.
MASS TIMES
St Mary’s Mt Evelyn Saturdays - 6:30 pm & Sundays 10.30 am & 5.00pm
TUCKSHOP IS OPEN THIS WEEK WITH A NEW MENU
Week Day & Date Time Event
We
ek
Tw
o Monday 24thth July
Friday, 28th July 3.30pm 8.45am
11.30am
Staff Meeting School Assembly Chess Demonstration Years 3-6
We
ek
Thre
e Monday, 31st July
Thursday 3rd August Friday, 4th August
3.30pm
8.45am
Staff Meeting SCHOOL CLOSURE Curriculum Day School Assembly Grade 5/6 Bowling Chirnside Park
PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE TUCKSHOP MANAGER POSITION VACANT
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW BEING TAKEN
After 5 years our current tuckshop manager will be hanging up her apron at the end of 2017. Therefore we need someone to take on her role for 2018. Expressions of Interest are now being taken. If you have any questions or would like to put your hand up for this role, please contact Amanda Pearse on 0427 099 754 or [email protected]
Please note, this is a voluntary position. Thanks, Belinda Giblett President Parents and Friends Committee
Congratulations to the Netball A Team who were undefeated during the Winter Sports Season and went on to play last Friday against SPJE in the final. The girls worked hard during the game, showcasing some great netball skills and teamwork. Unfortunately, SPJE were too strong for them, winning 30-20. Team Members included: Kelsey F, Jorja R, Alice McC, Taleesha O’K, Ella S, Shalina T, Yasmine R, Lily H-S, Taylah C and Jess C. Congratulations again on another fantastic effort. You did yourself and your school extremely proud! Mrs Primavera
2017 Medical Forms Medical confirmation forms have been sent out. Please read them carefully to ensure
all details are correct. Please return to the office. They are filed for your current
contact details
NO NUTS We have children attending our school with severe (life threatening) peanut allergies.
As always, we are concerned for the safety of our children, and ask everyone to avoid bringing any items that may contain peanuts to school, as the smallest amount of peanut or proteins of peanuts on benches,
etc., can affect an allergic child. Whilst I can appreciate that there may be children who just love to have their peanut butter sandwiches or bars, I am sure that if it was your child with the allergy, you would also
appreciate people helping out in this way
APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017
Parents of Grade 5 Students of 2017 Enrolment process for starting year 7 in 2019
Make contact with your preferred secondary school in term 1, 2017. Follow their enrolment requirement process. Term 2 of 2017 – St Mary’s will send you
forms to complete of which secondary school you wish your child to attend. These forms are forwarded to your applied secondary school. Offers are made to
you by the secondary school you have applied for a placement with by May 2018. Look in the newsletter for advertisements of open days
GRADE 4 parents of 2017 please contact your secondary school of preference to get information on the enrolment process for year 7 2019.
APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017
SCHOOL FEES Forms for periodical deductions weekly/fortnightly/monthly/quarterly either Direct Debit or Credit Card were sent home in February with your 2017 invoice. Statements are sent home at the end of each term. Please check them carefully. The school fees and levies are set by the Parish/School Education Board annually. The school fees can be varied, if an application is made, and approval granted by the Parish Priest. The School will take the necessary steps to recover unpaid fees and levies.
Internet Banking: St Marys Primary School BSB 083-347 Account Number 676054930 (reference eldest child’s name). Payment options available at the office – EFTPOS/Cheque/Cash
OTHER STUFF
NETBALL REPORT
PLEASE NOTE
For any queries regarding individual uniform items please contact
Mrs Angela Glennie on 9736 2219
School Vegetable Garden News The weather has turned cold, we are beginning to plant our winter veggies and some flowers to colour our
garden!
Donations needed: kids sized shovels, rakes and gardening gloves; any coloured flowers, native plants and outdoor paint to paint the tyres would be great! Thank-you. This week there will be garden club on Wednesday 26th July from 10.45 till 11.30am. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. All helpers are required to have a working with children’s check. Also, if you would like to assist, please complete the form below. Or email [email protected]. Thankyou____________________________________________________________________________________
VEGETABLE GARDEN VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY Name: _______________________________________Mobile: ______________________________ Availability: Helping in the garden ⟥ Wednesday
10.45am. Thank-you
Providing full day care for St Mary’s
children on the school closure day
Thursday 3rd August 2017 Cire Children’s Outside School Hours Care Mt Evelyn 20 Old Hereford Road Mt Evelyn, 3796
Bookings and Enquiries: Cire Children’s Outside School Hours Care Mt Evelyn 20 Old Hereford Road Mt Evelyn, 3796 Ph: 9737 0476 (6.30am-9am & 1.30pm-6.30pm daily) Full days 6.30am – 6.30pm Email: [email protected] Website: www.cire.org.au
Uniforms
All St. Mary’s students are required to wear the full correct school uniform. We believe that the wearing of
uniforms promotes the children’s pride in their school and self-discipline. Uniform items can be purchased or
made at little cost. The uniform shop at St. Mary’s carries all uniform items, including school and library
bags. There is a small amount of second hand uniforms available in the shop.
Children are expected to have a school bag with the St Mary’s School logo.
ST MARY’S CAR PARK RULES
No Standing at the yellow gate between 8.15 -8.45am! The roundabout is designed for a
‘Kiss and Drop’ purpose only. If you need to get out of your car to assist your child
please use the car park.
Beef Pie 3.00 Nippies Milk (Choc or Strawberry) 1.50
Party Pie 1.00 Mineral Water (Orange, Cola, Apple Raspberry or Blue Heaven) 1.20
Party Sausage Roll 1.00 Just Juice (Apple or Paradise Punch) 1.20
Hot Dog 2.20
Dim Sims 0.80
Chicken Tenders 1.10
Party Pasties 1.00
Lasagne 2.50
Mac'n'Cheese 2.50
Jam Doughnut 1.10
Soy Sauce 0.30 Ring Doughnut (Chocolate or Strawberry) 0.90
Tomatoe Sauce 0.30 Choc Chip Cookie 0.80
Brown Paper Bags 0.20 Low Salt Popcorn 1.00
Vegie Chips (Salt & Vinegar) 1.20
Chips (Low Salt Plain or Honey Soy) 1.20
Buttered 1.00
Vegemite 0.30
Cheese 0.50 Red Skins 0.30
Mayonnaise 0.20 Milko Sticks 0.30
Lettuce 0.50 Ovalteenies 0.90
Tomato 0.50 Sundfruit Lolly Bag 0.90
ADD
SNACKS
SPECIAL TREATS
Limit 1 per order
ST. MARY'S TUCKSHOP
Term 3 - 2017
ORDERING: On a paper bag please clearly put your child’s – Name
Grade
Items Ordered
Amount Due
Change Due
Please provide correct money if possible (wrap money in paper).
For families paying together, please write on each bag the name and grade of each child.
HOT FOOD DRINKS
EXTRAS
Please write as a separate item
BREAD ROLLS
White only
PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE TUCKSHOP MANAGER POSITION VACANT
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW BEING TAKEN FOR VOLUNTEER
After 5 years our current tuckshop manager will be hanging up her apron at the end of 2017. Therefore we need someone to take on her role for 2018. Expressions of Interest are now being taken. If you have any questions or would like to put your hand up for this role, please contact Amanda Pearse on 0427 099 754 or [email protected]
Please note, this is a voluntary position. Thanks, Belinda Giblett President Parents and Friends Committee
THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE
DONATIONS REQUIRED FOR UPCOMING RAFFLES FOR 2017 GENERAL RAFFLE COLLECTION
If you have anything that we can use for raffles during 2017 please send the item’s to the office. We do require new unused items.
VOLUNTEER POSITION AVAILABLE 2018 – Uniform Shop Expressions of Interest are now being taken. If you have any questions or would like to put your
hand up for this role, please contact the office on 9736 2219.
FOOD BANK – DONATIONS REQUIRED Donations required of, lasagne sheets, pasta sauce, tomato paste, cheese, stock and anything else we can use to
make up trays of yummy lasagne and Bolognese sauce. We would also appreciate monetary donations so we can
purchase food stuffs to try some new recipes.
If you know of anyone from St Mary’s Primary school that may need some help with a meal for their
family, please contact the office.
NEXT COOK-UP – TBA
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK All Parents and Friends visiting St Marys must have a ‘Working With Children Check’. These are available FREE to volunteers on line.
Child Safety Code of Conduct
St Mary’s endeavours to create and maintain an environment where child safety is paramount and there is zero tolerance of any form of child abuse.
What is the purpose of a child safety code of conduct? A child safety code of conduct is intended to promote child safety in the school environment. A child safety code of conduct spells out professional boundaries and acceptable and unacceptable adult/child relationships and behaviour.
It should be unambiguous, widely disseminated and supported by supervision, professional development and training. A child safety code of conduct helps schools, staff and volunteers to raise behavioural issues. It provides a reference point for discussion when there may otherwise be confusion, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence about boundaries for appropriate behaviour with children. The code specifies behaviour unacceptable for a professional relationship between a teacher and a student. All parents, relatives and caregivers attending St Mary’s Primary School to help within the classroom must hold a
current Working with Children Check and must have read and signed the Code of Conduct. Please go to our website for more information.
CHILD SAFETY CODE OF CONDUCTS CAN BE COMPLETED AT THE OFFICE
Religious Education News
Other Religious Education
news:
Class Mass this week:
5 /6 B and 1/ 2 F will attend
Mass at 9.00am on Thursday
27 July. All welcome.
Please note: The
Confirmation date is now
Friday 10th November 6.pm
TENNIS LESSONS BEFORE SCHOOL AT ST MARY’S STARTING 2017
Platinum Tennis Coaching strives to provide a fun, positive and challenging
environment for your child to learn and enjoy tennis. Lessons are now being
offered at St Mary’s at a convenient time before school, which means a
positive start to the day for your child by engaging them in physical
activity before they head into class. Also every student who signs up for a
Term of Coaching receives a free racquet!! Tennis is a fantastic sporting
activity and our coaching reflects the passion we have for everyone to learn and participate in it.
We feel very privileged to be able to conduct these lessons on the outdoor courts at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. I
look forward to seeing you out on the court! Matt O’Toole – Head Coach
www.platinumtenniscoaching.com.au E: [email protected] Ph: 0425 711 879 Before School Tennis Lessons at St Mary’s
Contact Matt O’Toole on 0425 711 879 for further information
2017 Registration Form for Basketball -
Season 2 – 2017 Any child interested in playing After School Basketball in Season 2 will need to fill out
the following form and return it to the school office by ASAP.
CURRENT PLAYERS: If you are currently playing After School Basketball in
Season 2 2017, you will still need to fill out the following form so I can format the
new teams. Games start at 4pm and finish at 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or
Friday afternoons at Kilsyth or Lilydale Basketball Stadiums.
Monday: Grade 4 - Grade 6 Boys
Tuesday: Grade 3 Boys
Thursday: Grade 3 - Grade 6 Girls
Friday: Grade 2 Boys & Girls
Name_____________________________________ Age 2017_____ Class 2017_______
Are you currently playing After School Basketball? Yes No (please circle)
Have you played competition basketball before? Yes No (please circle)
Parents Name__________________________________Mobile______________________
Email Address______________________________________________________________
Are you able to help as : Coach Yes/No ` Team Manager Yes/No
NOTE:If you are currently playing After School Basketball and do not want to continue in 2017, could you please return your
washed basketball singlet top to the office in a bag, clearly marked with your name and class on it. You will then be eligible for
your refund.
2017 BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED FOR ALL QUERIES PLEASE CALL
SINDY VITALE on 0423 354 217
SOCCER
If your child is interested in
playing soccer all ages boys
and girls, please contact Illona
Dorian on 0408558630 or
Sindy Vitale
on 0423 354 217
